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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,435.80, 371,153.70 and 184,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,435.80, 371,153.70 and 184,450.20 is: 276,675.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,435.80 : 371,153.70 = 184,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,435.80/371,153.70 = 184,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,435.80x = 371,153.70 × 184,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,435.80x = 68,459,374,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,459,374,195.74/247,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,675.30

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